Gaming Commission seizes illegal slot machines in Tampa, St. Pete

Following up on tips, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, just established a couple of years ago, raided the Lucky Game Lounge and seized 43 slot-machine-style games.
Investigators said because these machines aren’t regulated, they don’t pay out like they should and are often adjusted to take advantage of those playing.

[@notthatronjohnson1187]

"The business model for these folks is to take your money, not payout money". So just like the Hard Rock Casino? The only difference I see is the state isn't getting a cut.

[@joemann7971]

If casinos didn't take your money, they'd go out of business. The question isn't that they take your money, but how much of your money they are taking. Florida has a minimum RTP of 85%. Which means, at most, they can keep 15 cents per dollar played. This is on average throughout the life of the machine. RTP can vary from hour to hour or even day to day, some even vary by week. Just depends on the machines. There will be differences even by the same machines running the exact same game. That's why it's called gambling, not investing. If you want to make money off your money, invest it in a CD or a stocks.

[@gogiants1227]

Lol can you get money for snitching? I’ve seen hella gas stations in tampa with these mfs